Architect Dr. Anupama Kundoo framed her research and practice around promoting sustainability in India and creating more environmentally-friendly and affordable housing options for their large population.
The result of these efforts are 'high-speed houses' that offer solutions to "housing and sanitation issues worldwide." The houses are made up of ferro-cement which is a plaster applied over metal mesh. The doctor believes that it is more resilient and easier to prefabricate and tint to the user's discretion. Some of her homes are fixed to the ground while others can be dismantled and are portable. The architect designs each home so that it is customized to the needs of the individual based on the community and location they live in.
Her project to promote sustainability in India is also working to encourage the local communities to create the material ferro-cement, which will help build local economies.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Housing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative construction materials and techniques to create affordable and environmentally-friendly housing solutions.
- Prefab Homes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of prefabrication and modular construction methods to improve efficiency and customization in housing.
- Community-based Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement community engagement and participatory design processes to create homes tailored to the specific needs and locations of individuals.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Construction
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable building materials and construction techniques to promote environmentally-friendly and cost-effective housing solutions.
- Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace prefabrication and modular design practices to streamline the construction process and offer customizable housing options.
- Local Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster the development of local economies by promoting the production and use of innovative construction materials, such as ferro-cement.
